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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Staff Appreciation Days

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is representing an exciting opportunity in Lewisham, South East London for an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a small home. The role requires trauma-informed leadership with a focus on safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and at least 3 years’ experience in residential childcare, including 2+ years in supervisory/management

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential childcare with 2+ years in supervisory/management.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people.
• Create a safe environment promoting emotional, social and educational development for each child.
• Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team.
• Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, and appraisals.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
• Lead the home’s strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and reflect its aims and values.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Lead safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) per safeguarding guidelines.
• Manage budgets, audits, inspections and processes.
• Build partnerships with families, professionals and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Problem-solving

Trauma-informed care

SEND knowledge

Multi-agency working

On-call flexibility

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a small sized children’s home located in Lewisham, South East London area

This will be an Ofsted-regulated children’s home providing high-quality care, safeguarding, and support for young people with SEND, emotional, behavioural, and complex needs

**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare + Minimum 3 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting with 2+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level**

Key responsibilities

• Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people
• Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child
• Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children
• Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience
• Lead the home’s strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations
• Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes Regulations
• Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience
• Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes
• Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies

Preferred skills and experience

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children’s Home Regulations and therapeutic care
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting children with trauma, challenging behaviour, and complex needs
• Full UK driving licence is desirable
• Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends)
• Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working

Salary and benefits

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £68,000 - £70,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Staff Appreciation Days

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